Active carrier authority since 1989 · insured · no revocations — Grade A
ESTES EXPRESS LINES
DBA ESTES · DOT 00121018 · MC# 097275 · RICHMOND, VA
Formerly ESTES
Source: FMCSA SAFER · Errors? Dispute via DataQs
History & Compliance
Carrier (trucking) authority
Carrier authority — Active
CurrentLiability insurance — 32 years of 33 years 4 months covered
✓ Currently insured
⚠ Uninsured since May 2025 (475 days and counting)
Granted
Contract carrier authority
Mar 28, 1989ArchiveGranted
Contract carrier authority
Apr 3, 1986ArchiveGranted
Contract carrier authority
Jan 9, 1986ArchiveGranted
Contract carrier authority
Jun 17, 1985ArchiveGranted
Contract carrier authority
Nov 8, 1984ArchiveGranted
Common carrier authority
Aug 8, 1984ArchiveGranted
Common carrier authority
Feb 7, 1983ArchiveGranted
Common carrier authority
Dec 24, 1981Archive
Active carrier authority
10+ years in business
BIPD liability insurance on file, current
No executed revocations
Safety bonus earned for: below-average vehicle out-of-service rate, below-average driver out-of-service rate, Satisfactory FMCSA rating. Remaining bonus would need: a crash-free 24 months.
Data synced daily from FMCSA. Trust Scores are calculated automatically.
Connected Authorities
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Frequently Asked
Does ESTES EXPRESS LINES have active FMCSA authority?
ESTES EXPRESS LINES (DOT 00121018) has active carrier operating authority with the FMCSA. Their Trust Score is A (98/100). They've held active authority 37 years, 5 months.
What is their insurance status?
Per current records, ESTES EXPRESS LINES has financial-responsibility (BIPD) insurance on file.
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